WiFi Network Adapters - PCI or USB?

[Destinova]

PCI or USB Network adapters. Any difference between the two?

 

[Garion]

USB all the way, baby.. It lets you move the adapter around to the spot where you get the best signal, they are cheaper, more portable, etc.

IMHO, PCI is not a good way to do wireless - You're sticking your wireless card INSIDE (and the antenna right out side of) a metal case filled with lots of things that interfere with wireless signals.

Get it well outside the case, move it around and you'll be much happier.

- G

 

[marulee]

First of all, check the chipset manufactor and the compatibility with your AP. Then consider PCI or USB. USB is cheaper, of course there are few reasons why!
Perhaps Durability ?

 

[cmetz]

Destinova, please search this forum before posting.

 

[Destinova]

Originally posted by: cmetz
Destinova, please search this forum before posting.

Yes, because we all know the search function of this forum works so well. But thanks for the input.

 

[JackMDS]

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